Best Practices Seminars
EMDI has also hosted a 3-day Event Measurement Conference by inviting 3 American experts in the field. EMDI India was also the supporting partner for Pro Audio Lights Asia (PALA 2006) - one of Asia’s most sought after exhibitions/conferences.

We have also been invited to talk at National Level Conclaves organized by the Confederation of Indian Industries and have imparted training programmes in colleges such as IES Management College, SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Kohinoor Institute of Hospitality, Sydenham College and KC College. Such representation and invitation shows the academic and industry recognition EMDI holds and its overall status in the field of Professional Education.

Indian Initiatives
EMDI across all its centres actively takes initiatives for the industry. The latest such initiative was partnering with The Ad Club Bombay to create ‘The Big Bang’. The event was a knowledge forum that triggered ideas, evoked debates, facilitated discussions, and celebrated award-winning campaigns. “The Big Bang” was included as a part of FUSE (Feel the Undying Spirit of EMDI - the “media and communication festival” organised by students of EMDI India. The two-day festival included activities and cultural events, each promising a fun format of learning and interaction.

College level workshops
The colleges where EMDI has been invited to teach and conduct seminars over the last 5 years are AUD, Al Ghurair, British University in Dubai, MAHE Manipal, University of Wollongong, UAE Careers Fair, SP Jain Institute of Business Management (Dubai), etc.

Social Contribution with Foresight
EMDI is an active supporter of FORESIGHT - a UAE based non-profit organisation which aims to find a cure for visual impairment caused by heredity eye disease. EMDI works with the management on sponsorship sales & networking and also sends event support staff to events such as The Madrigals by Moonlight & The Foresight Polo Cup in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
We also supported a DSF event held at Al Wasl Park in Dubai, aimed at attempting to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the World’s Largest Pillow Fight. This was done in aid of Foresight.
*(Visit www.foresightrp.com for more details)

Event 360 Conference @ PALME
The Event 360 Conference is the leading International Convention for Major Event Organisers and Destination Management Professionals. This exhibition is the Middle East’s unique showcase for everything that is event-related. For the last 5 years EMDI has continuously been the Supporting Educational Partner for this Conference/Exhibition.
In 2009, EMDI’s Director was invited to be a Panellist & Facilitator. In 2008, he was invited to be a judge for the Awards Ceremony. In 2007, he presented a paper on Manpower and Training and was a member on a Panel Discussion. EMDI was also responsible for ensuring the Event Management Association of India’s support in 2006 as an Association Partner.
*(Visit www.iirme.com/event360/ for more details)

Global Workshop
In 2008, some of the students from the Indian campuses participated in a 4-day “Certificate in International Strategic Marketing Communication” which was conducted at the Knowledge Village campus in Dubai. Students got an opportunity to interact with international global experts and experience a whole new gamut of ideas, thoughts and communication in an international scenario.

CEO Hotseat - Dubai
A former initiative of the Dubai Knowledge Village Student Services Department - the CEO Hot seat - was a forum where renowned industry speakers talk to the student fraternity about career opportunities. EMDI made it possible to make the following industry stalwarts available for the event which included Mr. Abdul Latif Al Sayegh (CEO - Arab Media Group), Mr. George Habib (Network Brand Manager - Showtime), & Mr. Jack Pearce (Managing Director - Matrix PR) etc

EVENTFAQ’s - The Business of Experiential Marketing
Eventfaqs.com an EMDI Initiative that was setup as a platform to provide news and information, exchange ideas, share insights, collate data, and act as a catalyst to facilitate business. Greycells Ent. Ltd continues to remain a contributor to this venture. *(Visit www.eventfaqs.com for more details)

Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)
Disturbed by the widespread prevalence of smoking amongst youngsters, the students of EMDI (India) initiated a unique social movement branded as Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT). Directed at impressionable teenagers within the age group of 14-19 years, SWAT’s aim is to dissuade them from picking up this bad habit. From Smoke Free Concerts to Signature Campaigns, College Contact Programmes and Bike Rallies to Candle Walks, the movement has established its presence in three cities: Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune. To further fortify the message, youth icons and Sports & Bollywood celebrities like Rahul Dravid, Syed Kirmani, Venkatesh Prasad, Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff and Sunidhi Chauhan went on record with their solidarity with SWAT.